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Beho Beho

Nyerere National Park

Beho Beho, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Kwetsani Camp

The Okavango Concessions

Kwetsani Camp, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

Mara Plains

The Masai Mara

Mara Plains Camp. The Masai Mara, Kenya

Tafika Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Tafika Camp

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Main lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Mnemba Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

Mnemba Lodge

Nomad Lamai Camp

Serengeti National Park

Nomad Lamai Camp

Ol Donyo Lodge

Tsavo East and West

Ol Donyo, Room view, Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Toka Leya Camp

Victoria Falls

Toka Leya Camp

Pelo Camp

The Okavango Concessions

Pelo Camp, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

One & Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe National Park

One & Only Nyungwe House

Baraza Resort & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale

Mahale Mountains National Park

Greystoke Mahale, Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania

Lake Manze Camp

Nyerere National Park

Lake Manze Camp

An introduction to Africa for a safari trip in 2026/27

The great continent of Africa encompasses game-filled savannahs, lush rainforests, idyllic beaches, vast deserts and remote islands to name a few. In this section we have tried to give you a brief run through of where to go and what to do in each of the “classic” safari countries. Be it paddling through the Okavango Delta, driving across the grasslands of The Serengeti or walking with gorillas in Rwanda, we can help you with your plans!

The Africa Specialists™ Safari Map 2026

Read on to explore our guides to the best regions, itineraries and places to stay in Africa for a safari trip in 2026/27

Your perfect tailormade Africa adventure trip starts here...

With our guides to the best parks and regions in Africa for a safari trip...

8 Nights

Serengeti National Park

tanzania

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Serengeti National Park

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The Masai Mara

kenya

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The Masai Mara

8 Nights

The Okavango Delta

botswana

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The Okavango Delta

8 Nights

South Luangwa National Park

zambia

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South Luangwa National Park

8 Nights

Zanzibar Beaches

zanzibar

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Mafia Island

8 Nights

Volcanoes National Park

rwanda

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Volcanoes National Park

8 Nights

Murchison Falls National Park

uganda

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Murchison Falls National Park

8 Nights

Nyerere National Park

tanzania

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Nyerere National Park

8 Nights

Amboseli National Park

kenya

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Amboseli National Park

8 Nights

Victoria Falls

zambia

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Victoria Falls

And continues with the Africa wildlife...

With our full guides to the wildlife encounters you should find on a adventure safari/trip in Africa in 2026/27...

African striped hyena
Striped Hyena
African Colobus Monkey
Colobus Monkey
African Manta Ray
Manta Ray
African Reef Shark
Reef Shark
African greater kudu
Greater Kudu
African hump back whale
Humpback Whale
African Crocodile
Crocodile
African Leopard
Leopard
African White Rhino
White Rhino
African aardvark
Aardvark
African hippo
Hippopotamus
African Golden Monkey
Golden Monkey

And extends through our tailormade Africa adventure itineraries...

Where each of the following Africa adventure safari/trips are highly-recommended for 2026/27 and have been tried and tested by The Africa Specialist™ over the years but can all be extended or customised further based on whatever you feel like...

13 Nights

A Family Treat

Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Southern Beaches, The Laikipia Plateau

From $5,500 per person per night
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Samburu National Reserve

8 Nights

Serengeti and mountain gorillas

Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Volcanoes National Park

From $6,000 per person per night
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Serengeti and mountain gorillas

12 Nights

Great Safari, Great Beach

Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $3,500 per person per night
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Great Safari

14 Nights

Beach Selous and Zanzibar

Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,500 per person per night
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Lake manze camp 4 game drive 16 nyerere tanzania

15 Nights

Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar

Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches

From $4,500 per person per night
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Lake Manze Camp lake views, Selous/Nyerere

13 Nights

Northern Honeymoon June to November

Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches

From $5,000 per person per night
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TA0892~1

5 Nights

Virunga Mountains & Gorilla Highlights

Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

From $5,500 per person per night
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Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Sabyinyo Lodge

12 Nights

Honeymooners Delight

Amboseli National Park, Southern Beaches, The Masai Mara

From $5,500 per person per night
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Honeymoons at Naibor Camp

4 Nights

Trek with Giants

Kigali, Volcanoes National Park

From $3,500 per person per night
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Gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Bisate Lodge

12 Nights

Lions and Elephants

Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Southern Beaches, The Masai Mara

From $4,500 per person per night
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Lions at Governors Camp, Masai Mara

And just some of our recommended best Africa adventure hotels & lodges for 2026/27.

The following hotels & lodges are hand-selected by The Africa Specialists™ for a adventure safari/trip to Africa in 2026/27 where we can still advise on accomodation selection, excursions available and more. Do call with any queries on these hotel/lodges or to make a reservation...

Beho Beho

Nyerere National Park

From $1,381 per person per night
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Beho Beho, Nyerere National Park, Tanzania

Kwetsani Camp

The Okavango Concessions

From $2,230 per person per night
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Kwetsani Camp, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

Mara Plains

The Masai Mara

From $3,405 per person per night
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Mara Plains Camp. The Masai Mara, Kenya

Tafika Camp

South Luangwa National Park

From $980 per person per night
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Tafika Camp

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Volcanoes National Park

From $2,625 per person per night
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Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From $635 per person per night
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Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, Main lodge, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

Mnemba Lodge

Zanzibar beaches

From $3,010 per person per night
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Mnemba Lodge

Nomad Lamai Camp

Serengeti National Park

From $2,315 per person per night
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Nomad Lamai Camp

Ol Donyo Lodge

Tsavo East and West

From $2,555 per person per night
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Ol Donyo, Room view, Chyulu Hills, Kenya

Toka Leya Camp

Victoria Falls

From $1,145 per person per night
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Toka Leya Camp

Pelo Camp

The Okavango Concessions

From $1,150 per person per night
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Pelo Camp, The Okavango Concessions, Botswana

One & Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe National Park

From $1,735 per person per night
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One & Only Nyungwe House

Baraza Resort & Spa

Zanzibar beaches

From $901 per person per night
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Baraza Resort & Spa, Zanzibar Beaches, Tanzania

Greystoke Mahale

Mahale Mountains National Park

From $2,365 per person per night
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Greystoke Mahale, Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania

Lake Manze Camp

Nyerere National Park

From $600 per person per night
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Lake Manze Camp

What safari & adventure holiday types are recommended for Africa in 2026/27?

Luxury Africa Safari
Luxury Africa Safari
Classic Africa Safari
Classic Africa Safari
Africa Honeymoon
Africa Honeymoon
Africa Adventure Holiday
Africa Adventure Holiday
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
Family Safari
Family Safari
Walking Safari
Walking Safari
Beach Holiday
Beach Holiday
Diving and Snorkeling
Diving And Snorkeling
Birdwatching Safari
Bird Safari

Want to know more about the best adventure trip options in Africa for 2026/27?

Or have a luxury tailor-made travel plan put together and managed for you — then please call Nick at The Africa Specialists™ on the usual USA +1-917-336-2937 — but don’t miss our full Where to Go in Africa guides either.

A journey through Africa always promises so much and always delivers so much more.”

Nick French, The Africa Specialists™

Nick French signature shot in Africa

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We help plan your trip from start to finish
We make sure to include all your interests
We offer a range of accommodation types
It is your trip, made to suit you

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We have over 40 years of destination know how
We all spend time in our destinations annually
Local contacts give us unique insight
We are true specialists

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We have you covered!

We have full ATOL bonding for your financial peace of mind
We provide 24/7 emergency backup as you travel
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